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BNSSG Dry Eye Prescribing Guidelines
N.B. Please see December 2023 NPSA alert regarding the potential contamination of some carbomer – containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia. As a precautionary measure, while further testing is conducted, avoid use of all carbomer-containing lubricating eye products for patients in the following groups:
• Individuals with cystic fibrosis
• Patients being cared for in critical care settings (e.g., adult, paediatric and neonatal ICU)
• Severely immunocompromised
• Patients awaiting lung transplantation.
BNSSG Glaucoma Prescribing Guidelines for Primary Care